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The Geneforge- DO NOT READ IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #7
Infiltrator's cloak, Tunic, and shield all add one point of mechanics each. Additionally, getting trained/altered by Tolleran (Monastery) and Orois Blaze in mechanics doesn't count as a canister. Will +5 do it for you?

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Darkstone Forging Items (possible spoilers) in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #6
The crystal shroud is great for Guardians. Make it as soon as possible.

Otherwise, your best options are probably steel spines and golden crystals. Golden crystals will give you a lot of resistance to other effects, and may enable you to ignore several touch effects, however they are pretty rare so use them only on armor you intend to keep for a while (crystal shroud, symbiotic cloak).

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Khyryk's Tower in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #1
He's pretty obvious in the NE quad. He's blue and sitting on his throne.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Trade in Besieged Camp? in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #5
There is no adverse consequence of having Resnick fry you, nor Tolleran, nor Orois Blaze outside of role-playing interest.

Fry away.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Spharon in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #1
Check out his nearby jars after you get one of his antagonizing scripts. You should find something inside that will make him vulnerable.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Dam energy pulse mind crystal in The Avernum Trilogy
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #4
I'm not too certain but I think that in A2 if you let the dumbfounding persist for too long, you'll end up losing some intelligence points. A healer is definitely your best bet.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Dam energy pulse mind crystal in Blades of Avernum
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #4
I'm not too certain but I think that in A2 if you let the dumbfounding persist for too long, you'll end up losing some intelligence points. A healer is definitely your best bet.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
The artifacts (SPOILERS) in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #19
You can't. However, the purified essence used to make the infiltrator's ring can be used instead to make an essence aegis on Dhonal island. It's a matter of personal taste.

Oh and Student of Trinity- mind if I use this info in a FAQ? I'll provide full credit.

[ Wednesday, June 08, 2005 11:44: Message edited by: Schrodinger ]

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Oops, where did I put that...? in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #3
Check here.

Student of Trinity's excellent list is very helpful.

There's a third extra set of crystalline fibers available, though you have to be near the end of the game.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Artila Eye in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #15
Near the end of the game, there's 50 K in alterations you can purchase on the Isle of Spears and the Monastery of Tears. That's always been enough to blow off the rest of my gold.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Geneforge 3 for Windows: going back to South End in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #2
In order to get leave Fort Wilton, you'll need to check in with the customs agent and enter the nearby inn. This will open up the gates.

Moving to GF3.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Geneforge 3 for Windows: going back to South End in Tech Support
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #2
In order to get leave Fort Wilton, you'll need to check in with the customs agent and enter the nearby inn. This will open up the gates.

Moving to GF3.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Purist ending in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #4
I'm not completely certain, but I think the threshold in GF3 is 6 canisters (more than this results in uncontrollable violence towards rogue serviles). I'm playing a nearly purist agent who has used 3 canisters so far (just cleared Gull Island and am doing the top of Monastery of Tears). Also, I think that modifications from some individuals (Drakon on Spears, Shaper on Spears, Shaper in Monastery of tears) don't actually add to this number. I'll let you all know when I complete the game.

Wow, that's a decent number of parentheses.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Geneforge 3 for Windows in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #9
I bid on next week, but then again, I have inside knowledge...

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Avernum demonslayer pommel in The Avernum Trilogy
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #3
Just a quick question- you do know you can move diagonally? Many people make the error of not moving diagonally to get past obstacles.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
The artifacts (SPOILERS) in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #5
Unmelting ice is near the creator, I think if you enter from the east.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
THE GREAT DEBATE PART II in General
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #6
I'm administering a final on Tuesday- our finals aren't over till Friday of this week. It really depends on the school.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
A2: portal code for formello in The Avernum Trilogy
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #7
Check outside of Erika's tower. You have to fight a number of efreet; this is one of the toughest battles in the game.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
sdfs for character editor ? A3 in The Avernum Trilogy
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #1
No.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
A2 - Lava Dome treasure room in The Avernum Trilogy
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #2
You can't enter that area. It's a remnant of conversion from Exile 2, but there's no way in.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Strange occurances in The Avernum Trilogy
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #19
1) The Spiral crypt holds a brooch, I believe. Make it to the center and search the bodies.

2) Wait until the first day of the month- the door will open. Alternatively, come back with Unlock 3.

3) I don't think so. Check Avernum Annotated Maps to be certain.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Nonfiction Books You Are Reading in General
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #55
Talk.Origins also has some info on the Spetner/Max debate, from Max's perspective.

I'm inherently distrustful of Information-theory based arguments relating to the evolution of life. Information theory sounds cool and is hard to comprehend, so it's easy to confuse people. It's akin to the application of entropy to social situations: dq/T > 0 somehow means my girlfriend is going to break up with me?

DNA codes for RNA which codes for proteins. The "information" content of a DNA strand is merely the order in which nucleobases are arranged- this codes for specific amino acids which form proteins. Variation in base pairs merely results in variation in protein shape and occasionally, function. Tacking on "information theory" to this is like using quantum mechanics to describe a falling ball- it's too easy to make a math error.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
help, please! i took a job to deliver a golem and ?glitch? in The Avernum Trilogy
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #2
There are very few plain golems in the game. The golems in the plague don't count. That messenger quest is probably one of the worst available (although aranea is pretty bad as well). There are some Golems in the FAR NE part of the continent. You may need to fly, but eventually you'll get out to a small island and fight a lich and some golems. Those will count to finish that quest.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Geneforge 3 Futhorc Runes in Geneforge Series
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #21
Moving to Geneforge 3 forum to encourage discussion.

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00
Nonfiction Books You Are Reading in General
FAQSELF
Member # 3
Profile #36
quote:
Originally written by Ash Lael:

[QUOTE]Originally written by Schrodinger:
Also very interesting. Thank you very much.

Unfortunately, I'm going to have to ask you to qualify your position a bit more. For example, you say that the creationism movement is misleading because (among other things) it doesn't tell people about guys like Morton (fascinating link, BTW). Do you think it is necessary for any scientist to inform his audience about people who disagree with him? Should someone publishing a paper referring to evolution be obligated to point out that there are scientists who do not accept evolution as fact? Surely not. If you could clear up this point for me, and maybe help me understand your POV on the issue a bit better at the same time, I'd really appreciate it.

Thank you for the calm approach to the question. I know that both sides of E vs C tend to get very worked up in the issue.

For a good scientific discussion (like a refereed paper), you will need to address all arguments to the contrary, and present your evidence in light of these arguments. However, one need not address arguments to thing outside of the frame of debate. For instance, I am publishing a paper on early geochemical sources of phosphorus. An early paper argues that there were no early geochemical sources of phosphorus. However, they forgot about meteorites. Now, I don't need to mention that there are Creationists who believe the world is only 6000 years old, or that there are Hindus who believe that the world is 1 billion years old (both of which preclude a period of late heavy bombardment 3.8 billion years ago), as that doesn't add to the debate.

In a public science discussion, it is neither practical nor necessary to provide all evidence for a specific point (like the geology of the Grand Canyon). However, since creationism is directly opposed to evolution, and since it usually argues that mainstream science is wrong, then it must shoulder the burden of providing information to the opposite. Likewise, individuals supporting evolutionism in C vs. E debates must do the same. I tend to think that many creationists gloss over religious scientists like Morton with a quick statement like "it's not biblical" and leave it at that. Many evolutionists likewise ignore the benefits of faith and are too quick to discard religion.

Kelandon: Very few. I'm sure you can find one somewhere on the internet (I think Ted Holden is one), but most tend to be evangelical Christians.

EDIT: Lord Baron Von Toast- yeah, many people don't know that Newton spent the later half of his life trying to contact the dead through alchemy.

[ Tuesday, March 22, 2005 08:55: Message edited by: Schrodinger ]

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A few cats short of a kitten pot pie...

Radioactive cats have 18 half-lives.
Check out a great source for information on Avernum 2, Nethergate, and Subterra: Zeviz's page.
Finally, there's my Geneforge FAQ, Geneforge 2 FAQ, and
Geneforge 3 FAQ.
Posts: 2831 | Registered: Tuesday, September 18 2001 07:00

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